About Glenby
Glenby is an adult-only Android app designed for genuine outdoor engagement, featuring on-device AI for image recognition and a secure voice/text assistant for communication.
Key Features
Authentic Photo Proof
Every photo captured in Glenby is timestamped and geolocated (with permission), providing an honest record of your outdoor activities without filters or embellishments.
Secure & Private Communication
Notes and messages within Glenby are end-to-end encrypted, meaning only you and your intended recipients can access them. We cannot read your private communications, ensuring maximum privacy.
Collaborative Outdoor Parties
Engage in shared tasks with friends through co-op parties. Track progress together on a single objective, fostering a sense of community and shared accomplishment in the outdoors.
Weekly Progress Streaks
Focus on consistent engagement with weekly progress streaks rather than daily pressure. Missing a single day won't break your momentum, promoting a sustainable approach to outdoor activity.
Safety Check-in Feature
Inform a trusted contact about your planned return time. If you don't check in, your last known location will be securely shared with them, enhancing your safety during solo excursions.
Daily Micro-Adventures
Receive tailored, small outdoor tasks each morning that fit your location and the season. These 'quests' provide a gentle nudge to explore your surroundings and build outdoor habits.
Use Cases
Daily Nature Engagement
Use Glenby to receive and complete small, location-appropriate tasks each day, encouraging consistent, short bursts of outdoor activity and discovery.
Group Outdoor Challenges
Organize or join 'co-op parties' with friends to tackle outdoor tasks together, sharing progress and motivating each other in real-time.
Documenting Outdoor Hobbies
Leverage Glenby's honest photo proof feature to create a verifiable record of your outdoor pursuits, from birdwatching to urban exploration.
Enhancing Personal Safety Outdoors
Utilize the safety check-in feature to let a friend know when you expect to be back, providing peace of mind for both you and your loved ones.
Building Sustainable Outdoor Habits
Benefit from the weekly streak system, which encourages consistent engagement without the pressure of daily completion, making outdoor activity a sustainable part of your routine.
Private Journaling of Outdoor Experiences
Keep a secure, end-to-end encrypted journal of your outdoor observations and thoughts, ensuring your personal reflections remain private.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Micro-Adventure in Glenby?
A micro-adventure is a small, local outdoor task that fits into a short walk, requiring no extensive planning or gear. Glenby suggests one to two such tasks daily, tailored to the season and your location.
How does Glenby ensure honest photo proof?
Glenby processes the capture time and, with your permission, the approximate location for daily photo tasks. This provides an authentic record without filters or manipulation.
Can I share outdoor tasks with friends?
Yes, Glenby supports 'co-op parties' for small groups. Everyone in the party can see the live progress of a shared task, fostering collaborative outdoor engagement.
Is my data private with Glenby?
Absolutely. Notes are end-to-end encrypted, meaning Glenby cannot access them. Your private communications and data are protected, with encrypted storage at Cloudflare.
What happens if I miss a day in my streak?
Glenby's weekly streaks are designed for flexibility. A missed weekday task is automatically saved once per month. Further streak protection can be earned through consistent weekly achievements.
Does Glenby use AI for species identification?
No, Glenby consciously avoids AI for species recognition. Your observations and documentation are your own, not algorithmic assumptions, preserving the personal aspect of discovery.
